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- My Husband Eats Too Much: Helping My Husband Change His Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Eats Too Much: Helping My Husband Change His Eating Habits She's at it again! There she goes eating five brownies in a row. Just last night, she ate two pieces of pie with ice cream on them. What will it be tomorrow? Cake, cookies, fudge, an entire pizza? It is difficult to ...
Views: 1846 - Sons of Narcissistic Fathers - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Darlene LancerSons of narcissistic fathers are driven by lack of confidence. Raised by a self-centered, competitive, arrogant father, they feel like they can never measure up or be enough to garner their father’s approval. Their father may be absent or critical and controlling. He may belittle and shame his ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - My Ex Girlfriend Texted Me How Are You Doing: Ex Girlfriend Asking If I'm Ok - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Amora StevieMy Ex Girlfriend Texted Me How Are You Doing: Ex Girlfriend Asking If I'm Ok You have broken up with your girlfriend some time ago and you just received a text from her. What do you do in this situation? Are you interested in finding out why she reached out to you now or do you have no ...
Views: 1843 - He Broke Up With Me and Seems Happy: My Ex Boyfriend Seems Happy Without Me - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenHe Broke Up With Me and Seems Happy: My Ex Boyfriend Seems Happy Without Me Painful breakups can seem devastating to one or both parties involved. The feelings are always stronger when you are the one that has been dumped. It is normal to rethink what went wrong and to critically analyze ...
Views: 1839 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Stay In Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo see or hear about someone who is being abused in a relationship and yet continues to stay in the relationship is hard to comprehend. Logically it makes no sense whatsoever and sounds completely dysfunctional. The type of abuse can vary from what may seem to be fairly moderate, to extreme ...
Views: 1839 - Gaslighting - 5 Things You Need To Know - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Harriet PappenheimIn the 1944 film The Gas Light, a husband deliberately manipulates his wife into believing that she is losing her sanity in order to gain control over her. Unfortunately, this is not just a fictional scenario. Though it has only recently come to clinical attention, the tactic known as ...
Views: 1838 - How Anger Management Courses Can Benefit Families - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickAnger is one of the leading problems people face today. Whether it be at home, at work or in social gatherings, we sometimes fail to control our anger, leading to serious domestic and professional problems. As a human being, your tolerance to annoyance is under provocation every passing minute. ...
Views: 1837 - Domestic Violence - Understanding How It Starts - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Helen ThompsonDomestic Violence and abusive relationships start will small things and develop into behavioural and thought patterns. Identify how you got there, so you can follow the path to the future you really want. Understanding the behaviours and patterns is the first step to changing your life for ...
Views: 1834 - Living With an Addict – Alcoholic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerAlcohol Living with an addict can be a living hell. Unpredictable and dangerous, yet sometimes exciting and romantic. Never knowing when we’ll be blamed or accused. Not being able to dependably plan social events. As the addict becomes more irresponsible, we pick up the slack and do more, often ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - My Ex Boyfriend Dumped Me And He's Ignoring Me: Why Is My Ex Ignoring Me After He Broke Up With Me - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Boyfriend Dumped Me And He's Ignoring Me: Why Is My Ex Ignoring Me After He Broke Up With Me Until now, science has failed to explain the phenomenon of love; perhaps it is meant to be this way as when love is given a reason, it loses its mystery and excitement. However, no matter how ...
Views: 1833 - Violence: Can Repression Cause Violence? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne doesn’t need to look very far to see violence or to hear about violence. The media for instance, is only too happy to inform people of what is taking place at a local level and around the world. And then one can hear second hand accounts of violence that have taken place in another ...
Views: 1833 - Abuse vs. Building Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Gerri D Smith“Above all, challenge yourself. You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have, what you can accomplish.” - Cecile M. Springer When you find yourself stuck in an abusive or a bullying situation, try building up your self-esteem. Whether the abuse you experience is domestic or ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - I Cheated On My Husband He Found Out: My Husband Found Out That I Was Cheating On Him - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyI Cheated On My Husband He Found Out: My Husband Found Out That I Was Cheating On Him If you study the statistic, you will notice that the divorce rate has increased over the years. Couples have cited a variety of reasons for the cause of divorce and one of the most common one is none other ...
Views: 1827 - Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy Syndromes: Forms of Pathological Narcissism? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Sam VakninPatients afflicted with the Factitious Disorder colloquially known as “Munchausen Syndrome” seek to attract the attention of medical personnel by feigning or by self-inflicting serious illness or injury. “Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome” (Factitious Illness or Disorder by Proxy, or Imposed by ...
Views: 1826 - Bullying and it’s Impact on Kids - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alya NuriThis is a major problem kids are facing now days. Kids are committing suicide due to bullying. Our world is facing a major issue, and I think we need to bring more awareness to bullying. Who is Phoebe Prince? I am going to share with all of you the story of Phoebe Prince who was a 15 ...
Views: 1825 - My Ex Girlfriend Keeps Looking At Me: Why Does My Ex Girlfriend Stares At Me - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Ex Girlfriend Keeps Looking At Me: Why Does My Ex Girlfriend Stares At Me There is only one reason why you want to know how to tell if an ex girlfriend wants you back. You are curious about her feelings for you because you want to find out if you have a chance in case you tell her that you ...
Views: 1824 - Ex Started Talking To Me Again Then Stopped: Ex Comes Back Then Ignores Me - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieEx Started Talking To Me Again Then Stopped: Ex Comes Back Then Ignores Me Let's agree that the feelings that come with breakups are hard and destructive. Trying to get back to your ex especially if you have strong feelings towards him/her might press on your nerves and make your life ...
Views: 1823 - The Truth about Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Darlene LancerOver three million incidents of domestic violence are reported each year, and that includes men as well as women. One-fourth of U.S. women and one-third of women worldwide will experience violence in her lifetime. What isn’t talked about, but is serious, is emotional abuse that ranges from ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Tina TessinaLast month, I received the following letter from an old friend, Lloyd Barnhart. "A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious phenomena which permits otherwise independent women to be dominated…even abused…by males with whom they share some sort or relationship. Why is it that a ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - How to Get Her Back - 5 Tips to Win Your Ex Girlfriend Back! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Charles WealthYou have got to know the do’s and don’ts of rekindling a relationship if you want to know how to get her back. Getting back together with your ex girlfriend may not be as complicated as you imagine. You could be back together sooner than you imagine provided that you know exactly what to ...
Views: 1815 - How To Leave A Marriage When You Have Nothing: How To Leave My Husband When I Have Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHow To Leave A Marriage When You Have Nothing: How To Leave My Husband When I Have Nothing Ever imagine finding ways to leave your spouse even when you really don't want to? You may have fleeting moments of thinking that leaving could change your whole life. Some people have actually done ...
Views: 1815 - My Marriage Is Making Me Miserable: My Marriage Is Making Me Depressed - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Marriage Is Making Me Miserable: My Marriage Is Making Me Depressed There are three things that are essential to the success of any relationship: 1. Love 2. Attraction 3. Trust For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the attraction part of a ...
Views: 1814 - Using Text Message to Win Your ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaDo you have an ex boyfriend? Do you still have feelings for him? If you have some feelings for him, getting him back can be an idea in your mind. Who ended the relationship? If you are the one who ended it because you felt tired of the relationship at that time, as a lady you will feel shy to ...
Views: 1814 - How To Win Your Husband Back During Separation: How Can I Make My Husband Attracted To Me Again During Our Marital Separation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow To Win Your Husband Back During Separation: How Can I Make My Husband Attracted To Me Again During Our Marital Separation Whether the divorce is final or not, there is always reason to reconcile. Whether you want to commit to fully getting back together or not, there is always reason to ...
Views: 1813 - Healing the Effects of Abuse - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Dr. Carolyn PorterYou are magnificent! In fact, you are absolutely a fabulous, unique, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and you are priceless! Has anyone ever told you that? Beginning right now, at this very minute, I am asking you to begin saying this to yourself every day until you believe it. Why? Because it is the ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - Negative People In Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzI am a sporadic sleeper, so I have many nights when I am up at 3am. There is really nothing to do at this hour aside from flipping through 321 television channels, and finding nothing good to watch. Then, I try to surf the Internet, but I slowly lose interest. Finally, I try and go back to ...
Views: 1807 - Anger: Cleansing Squall or Hurricane? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Tina TessinaAnger is the emotional energy within each of us that rises up when something needs to change. If you act on the need to create change, your anger can be channeled effectively; but it’s not redirected to something effective, your frustration will build, sometimes to hurricane force. Anger ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Ending the Victim Advantage (Part II) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cathy EckThe Lost Secret of Masculine and Feminine Roles In Part I, I shared with you the ancient masculine/feminine secret. The victimhood advantage allowed power-hungry authority figures to take all the power but none of the blame. We learned to blame the feminine through the perpetuation of stories ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - My Ex Asked If I Was Ok: When An Ex Asks If You're Happy - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Amora StevieMy Ex Asked If I Was Ok: When An Ex Asks If You're Happy Your ex is acting a bit strange and weird and you are wondering if he or she still loves you. Well there are several different tips to find that information out. Here are three simple tips to find out if he or she is still in love with ...
Views: 1803 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Go Back To Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people can stay in abusive relationships and have a hard time leaving, other people can leave an abusive relationship, only to return shortly after. And this is often hard to comprehend. Why would anyone return to something that is clearly dysfunctional and even dangerous? The ...
Views: 1800 - How To Make My Ex Chase Me: How To Make Your Ex Think About You All The Time - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Michael BradHow To Make My Ex Chase Me: How To Make Your Ex Think About You All The Time Imagine having your ex chase you around, like they did when you first fell in love! Imagine your ex getting jealous and wanting you only to themselves, like they did when you first fell in love! Imagine your ex ...
Views: 1799 - My Husband Says He Wants A Divorce But Says He Loves Me: Most Effective Ways To Save Your Troubled Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Says He Wants A Divorce But Says He Loves Me: Most Effective Ways To Save Your Troubled Marriage Saving any marriage is not an easy task, but with the right amount of hard work and dedication, you can get your relationship back on track with the person you love. Most couples who ...
Views: 1797 - STEPS TO BE EMPOWERED AND NOT A VICTIM - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2016 from Darlene LancerIn recovery circles, being a “victim” is frowned upon. Decades ago, when I heard people say they were no longer a victim, I had no idea what they meant. Actually, a victim is an individual who has been fooled, hurt, or harmed, due to his or her own emotions or ignorance, an unfortunate event, or ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Myths to Avoid on Getting Your Ex Boyfriend Back After A Break Up! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou cried a bucket for the reason that you broke up with your boyfriend. You thought you could not move on without him. You hold onto love with much anxiety, however the only option left for you was to fall. Unfortunately, a number of people who attempted to win their ex boyfriend back feel the ...
Views: 1794 - My Husband Has Changed In Bed: My Husband Is Different In Bed - Making Your Husband Happy In Bed In Order To Save This Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Has Changed In Bed: My Husband Is Different In Bed - Making Your Husband Happy In Bed In Order To Save This Marriage Some people think that sex is a superficial way in making your husband happy in bed in order to save this marriage of yours. However, sex is one of the special gifts ...
Views: 1793 - Signs Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You - Clues That Reveal His Feelings - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeIt is never easy to loving a man you are no more with. Sadly, at times in relationships both partners aren't in accord for a thing they desire. If you still love your ex boyfriend, however he has told you it's over, and at the moment you are trapped in a very difficult position emotionally. Your ...
Views: 1791 - Ex Looks Down When He Sees Me: Why Does My Ex Avoid Looking At Me - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Kayla EdenEx Looks Down When He Sees Me: Why Does My Ex Avoid Looking At Me After you have made the conclusion that you are still in love with your ex, what would you most likely do? First of all, you must know what he feels about you. Does he also wish that things would have been different between him ...
Views: 1789 - Getting Your Ex Lover Back in Your Loving Arms in 3 Steps - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Charles WealthLove is what keeps the world moving, we all need love and to be loved. So, when you find one, it’s not always easy to let go of it just like that, you are willing to do whatever it takes to get back your love. Getting your ex lover back is not as difficult as you might imagine. In order to win ...
Views: 1789 - How Can You Fix A Marriage After An Emotional Affair: How To Deal With Emotional Cheating - Coping With Emotional Affairs And Inappropriate Talk - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Sylvester DanialHow Can You Fix A Marriage After An Emotional Affair: How To Deal With Emotional Cheating - Coping With Emotional Affairs And Inappropriate Talk Couples often wonder how can you fix a marriage after an emotional affair especially if much damage has already been done to the marriage? Can ...
Views: 1788 - Is It Too Late To Get My Ex Back: How To Make Your Ex Feel Curious About You - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Michael BradWe cannot help it if we have been in a relationship but eventually lost the one that we truly love after a few years or months of being together. However, remember that it is definitely not too late. There are still chances that you can finally satisfy your question 'how can I get my ex back by ...
Views: 1788 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Fear The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the opposite sex can do things that will cause one to feel fear and to want to keep their distance, there is also the chance that one will feel this way no matter what they do. It is then not something that depends on how another person behaves; it is something that one experiences as a ...
Views: 1784 - At the Mall - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Derron liked to play his Xbox as much as he could in between work and school. He competed with his friends and family as well as people online. His new game just came out and he just had to beat everyone’s score. He always had to have the highest score. Sabrina worked at the video store in ...
Views: 1783(7 votes) - Husband Says He Needs Time To Work On Himself: When You're Separated But Want To Reconcile With Your Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenHusband Says He Needs Time To Work On Himself: When You're Separated But Want To Reconcile With Your Spouse Like everyone says, communication is what keeps marriages afloat. But if one side tries to explain himself but is not clear enough, it might leave the other confused. And when people ...
Views: 1781 - Manage Living With A Difficult Husband: How To Deal With A Difficult Husband - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Colten ReeseManage Living With A Difficult Husband: How To Deal With A Difficult Husband Doing a review of complaints by women suffering emotional isolation because their husbands don't know how to communicate with them and prefer instead to retreat into emotional silence, we can see this as a growing ...
Views: 1779 - My Husband Talks To Another Woman Every Day: My Husband Is Talking To Another Woman Online - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Colten ReeseMy Husband Talks To Another Woman Every Day: My Husband Is Talking To Another Woman Online There is a lot of talk about unfaithfulness in marriage. I've written my fair share about cheating spouses and infidelity in marriage. This article will focus on a different kind of unfaithfulness, ...
Views: 1779 - Broken Sons of Narcissistic Mothers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineSons of a Narcissistic Mothers Randi G. Fine, Author From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 The experience I have with sons of narcissistic mothers was gained through my counseling work with them. I can assure ...
Views: 1774 - Am I in an Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzBe aware! There are people who are committing the most heinous spiritual crimes. They look like regular people. They could very well be your ex-boyfriend, current wife, or psycho girlfriend that you just can’t get rid of. Some people may refer to them as divas, or ladies men, pimps, or ...
Views: 1773 - Jeannie Miller Helderman's As the sycamore grows Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Jennie Miller Helderman ISBN: 9780982773208 Publisher: The Summers Bridge Press When we hear about wife battering, we are most inclined to associate it with physical abuse. However, as revealed from Jennie Miller Helderman's As the sycamore grows, there are several other ways to ...
Views: 1772 - Domestic Violence: What It Is--Part One, in a Series of Six - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“When I used to hear stories about men beating up their wives, I figured the wives were cheating around. I never, ever, heard my father raise his voice to my mother, so this was foreign to me. What goes on behind closed doors is someone’s own business, right?” – Dr. Gayle J. Hall, (my thoughts ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - My Boyfriend Is Angry With Me: What To Do When Your Boyfriend Is Mad At You - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Kayla EdenMy Boyfriend Is Angry With Me: What To Do When Your Boyfriend Is Mad At You "My boyfriend is angry with me and I don't know what to do," said the woman afraid that a break up was in her very near future. When the man you love gets upset with you nothing in your world feels right anymore. You ...
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